| Kombuseevi | |
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| Directed by | Ponram |
| Written by | Ponram |
| Produced by | Mukesh T. Chelliah |
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| Cinematography | Balasubramaniem |
| Edited by | Dinesh Ponraj |
| Music by | Yuvan Shankar Raja |
Production company | Star Cinemas |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Kombuseevi is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language gangster drama film directed and written by Ponram starring R. Sarathkumar, and Shanmuga Pandian Vijayakant and debutant Tharnika. [1] The film is produced by debutant producer Mukesh T. Chelliah under Star Cinemas banner.
Kombuseevi is scheduled to release in theatres on 19 December 2025.
The film is said to be based on true events that happened during 1996 in the areas around Vaigai Dam such as the Andipatti and Usilampatti villages. [2]
In late-March 2024, it was reported that director Ponram who had received negative reviews for his last venture DSP (2022) is in talks with late actor-turned-politician Vijayakanth's son Shanmuga Pandian Vijayakant to make a comeback. [4] Shanmuga Pandian, who was gearing up for his next release Padai Thalaivan (2025) would play the lead role opposite to R. Sarathkumar, who had earlier appeared with Shanmuga Pandian's father Vijayakanth in several films such as Pudhu Padagan , Pulan Visaranai , Sandhana Kaatru (all 1990), and Captain Prabhakaran (1991). [5] [6] The film stars debutant actor Tharnika in the female lead role alongside Kaali Venkat, Kalki Raja and others in supporting roles. [7] The film was tentatively titled Production No.1 and is said to be bankrolled by Mukesh T Chelliah under the Star Cinemas banner making its maiden production. [8] [9]
The film has music composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, cinematography by Balasubramaniem, costume designed by Meenakshi Narayanaswamy, [10] art direction by Saravana Abiraman, and editing by Dinesh Ponraj. [11]
Principal photography commenced on 25 August 2024, coinciding with the birth anniversary of Vijayakanth. [12] On 19 September, the filming began in Theni. [13] Shanmuga Pandian began dubbing for his portions on 20 May 2025. [14] On 14 June 2025, a day after the release of Padai Thalaivan, it was announced that the production had been wrapped. [15]
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| Released | December 14, 2025 | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Language | Tamil | |||
| Label | Saregama | |||
| Producer | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |||
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The music and background score is composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja in his first collaboration [16] with Ponram with lyrics being penned by Yugabharathi and Snehan. [11] The first single titled "Unna Naan Paatha" is set to be released on 23 October 2025. [17] The second single titled "Vasthara" was released on 2 December 2025. [18] The pre-release audio launch event was conducted in Chennai on 14 December 2025. [19]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Usilampatti" | Snehan | Yuvan Shankar Raja, Mukesh, Sinduri Vishal | |
| 2. | "Unna Naan Paatha" | Yugabharathi | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
| 3. | "Vasthara" | Super Subbu | Yuvan Shankar Raja, Vishnu Priya | |
| 4. | "Annan Magan" | Bala Sivasamy | Yuvan Shankar Raja, Velu, Shibi Srinivas, Aravind Annest | |
| 5. | "Heyleylo Puleyma" | Dinesh Narasimharaj | Yuvan Shankar Raja, Mathichiyam Bala | |
| 6. | "Vazhi Piranthathey" | Ponram | Yuvan Shankar Raja, Anthony Daasan | |
| 7. | "Karuppan" | Bala Sivasamy | Yuvan Shankar Raja, Mahalingam | |
| 8. | "Amma En Thangakani" | Pa. Vijay | Yuvan Shankar Raja, Ilaiyaraja |
On 12 October 2024, through a first-look poster, the title of the film Kombuseevi was revealed simultaneously by R. Sarathkumar, Shanmuga Pandian and Premalatha Vijayakanth. [20] On 6 April 2025, coinciding with the lead actor's birthday a 39-second long glimpse was released. [21] The teaser was released on 11 October 2025. [22] [23]
Kombuseevi is scheduled to release in theatres on 19 December 2025. [24] Earlier it was planned to release during Christmas 2025. [25]